WWE Raw: Live Updates, Results and Reaction for June 24
Welcome to Bleacher Report's live coverage of WWE Raw on June 24. This week's show will deal with the fallout from Stomping Grounds. We will see Roman Reigns battle Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre in a handicap match, Ricochet will face AJ Styles for the first time in a WWE ring and Becky Lynch and Lacey Evans will continue their feud. We will also see WWE start the buildup for Extreme Rules next month. Keep it locked right here for live updates of all the action.
- June 25, 2019
Ricochet vs. AJ Styles Part 3
Ricochet hits a few uppercuts and a boot to the face. They drill each other with stiff strikes to take each other down. Ricochet starts building up a head of steam with a standing shooting star press. AJ hits a back elbow and a reverse DDT for a near fall. Ricochet hits a twisting suplex and a springboard moonsault for a close two count. AJ avoids the 630 and hits the Phenomenal Forearm for the pin and the win. Good match but we know they can do better when they don't have to work around commercials.
Ricochet vs. AJ Styles Part 2
They restart after the break. Styles tries and fails to escape a headlock. Ricochet hits a headscissor takedown followed by a dropkick for a one count. They trade punches and AJ gets the upper hand. Styles nails him with a Pele Kick out of nowhere. AJ is bleeding a little as he attempts a suplex. Ricochet counters but AJ still takes him down with a backdrop. The One and Only sends Styles out of the ring and takes him down with a dive over the top rope. Styles sends Ricochet into the corner with a suplex for a two count.
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- June 25, 2019
Ricochet vs. AJ Styles Part 1
They lock up and AJ pushes Ricochet to the corner for a clean break. They lock up again and Ricochet wrenches the arm. AJ counters Ricochet's counter to take him down into a headlock. The One and Only hits a few arm drags to make AJ rethink his approach. Anderson and Gallows come down to watch from ringside. Anderson tries to trip Ricochet and Styles yells at them not to interfere. He tells Anderson and Gallows to leave so they can keep the match going. They don't look happy but they choose to listen.
Naomi and Natalya vs. Bliss and Cross
We return right as the new match begins. Naomi hits a dropkick to Nikki before bringing in Natalya. The Queen of Harts hits a discus clothesline for a two count. Nikki hits a headbutt and brings Natalya over so she can tag Bliss. Natalya drives Alexa to the corner for a series of knees to the body. Naomi tags in and hits a full nelson slam for a two count. Alexa takes down Nattie in a headlock but Natalya powers out with a body slam for two. Cross gets the tag and takes control with her unorthodox offense. She hits a crossbody for a near fall. Cross hits a neckbreaker but Alexa makes the cover to get the win. Cross is confused at first but seems happy to have her hand raised.
Alexa Bliss vs. Naomi
Naomi gets in a few strikes before Bliss knocks her down with a clothesline. Naomi hits the split leg drop for a two count. Naomi hits a baseball slide dropkick that accidentally hits Cross. Bliss uses the distraction to hit a DDT for the pin and the win. That was quick. Alexa starts attacking Naomi after the match and wants Cross to join in. Nikki doesn't want to and shoves Naomi out of Alexa's hands. Natalya runs down to defend Naomi.
The Samoan Submission Machine Wants a New Belt
As Kofi celebrates on the ramp, Samoa Joe runs down and attacks him. He drops Kingston on the stage with an urinagi. As a few refs try to help him up, Joe comes back out and locks him in the Coquina Clutch.
Kofi Kingston vs. Kevin Owens
Owens takes Kofi down right away with help from Sami Zayn's distraction. Kofi blocks a swanton with his knees but Owens nails him with a superkick for a two count. Kingston counters a powerbomb on the apron with a backdrop. Kingston hits the SOS on the steel part of the ramp. He rolls back in to beat the count and win by countout.
Kofi Is Out to Prove a Point
Owens grabs a mic and challenges Kofi to fight him right now. Wanting to look like a fighting champion, Kingston accepts.
Kofi Kingston vs. Sami Zayn
Kingston gets a quick two count early to gain the upper hand. Zayn regroups with KO before they lock up again. Sami whips him to the corner and runs into a pair of boots. Kingston springboards in to take him down with a chop. The champ hits The Boom Drop and lines up for Trouble in Paradise. Zayn ducks it and rolls Kofi up for a two count. Zayn rolls out of the ring so he can sucker Kofi into an attack. Owens stomps on Kofi while the ref has his back turned. Kofi hits a clothesline to buy some time. Sami suplexes him into the corner for a two count. He hits Kofi with a Michinoku driver for another near fall. Kofi takes him down with a double stomp. Zayn hits a boot to the face for a quick two count. Kofi rolls Sami up and gets the pin.
A Fighting Champion
We will get Kofi vs. Sami after the break.
Will a New Challenger Emerge?
Before Charly can interview Kofi Kingston, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens come out on the stage. They brag about beating Woods and Big E at Stomping Grounds and ask why Kofi is using his friends to keep his title. Kofi says he has real friends, unlike the weird relationship Owens and Zayn have had over the years.
Hot Potato
Truth runs through the crowd as Slater and Rawley prepare for their match. Slater ends up winning the 24/7 title before Truth pins him to win it back. Alexander pins Truth to win the belt, and then EC3 pins Alexander to win it. As EC3 celebrates, Truth rolls him up to win it back yet again. He and Mella escape to the back while others give chase. This is mayhem
The Viking Raiders vs. Anderson and Gallows
Gallows backs Ivar to the corner and gets in a few good shots. Anderson comes in and the Viking Raiders take over. Erik tags in and slams Ivar on Anderson. Erik is turned inside out by a clothesline from Anderson. Gallows and Anderson hit the Boot of Doom for a near fall. Ivar gets the tag and takes control with a series of power moves. He takes out Gallows with a suicide dive before he and Erik take out Anderson with their finisher for the win. AJ is not going to be happy.
That Was Quick
Surprisingly, Lashley gets the early advantage and gets Strowman all the way to the middle of the ring. Braun smiles and yanks Lashley across the line to win. Bobby immediately attacks him and throws him into the ring post.
Pull Pull Pull
Braun Strowman is out first for the tug of war with Braun Strowman.
Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre and Shane McMahon
McIntyre corners Reigns early but The Big Dog sends him over the top rope. He sets his sights on Shane until Drew pulls him out of the ring and throws him into the steel steps. McIntyre holds Reigns while Shane hits him with a Spear. Shane picks him up so Drew can hit the Claymore. As Shane sets up for the Coast to Coast, The Undertaker's music hits. He appears in the ring and catches Shane to hit a Chokeslam. He beats Drew down in the corner while Roman tries to recover.
R-Truth vs. Drake Maverick (24/7 Title)
Maverick rushes Truth after the bell but Truth hits him with one move to get the pin and the win. A bunch of Superstars run down to the ring to go after Truth. Nobody manages to pin him before he escapes through the crowd. Maverick ignores a question from Charly and walks up the ramp.
An Impromptu Title Match
Maverick challenges Truth to a one on one match for the title. Miz says nobody else will be able to claim the belt during the match. Truth agrees and it will take place after the break.
The Whole Truth and Nothing but the Truth
Truth gets a lot of love from the crowd. He says he doesn't see this title as a joke because he hasn't been able to do anything since winning it without having to look over his shoulder. Mella says the title is important to Truth and that is why he invaded Drake Maverick's wedding. This brings the 205 Live GM out. He says Truth ruined his wedding and his wife won't talk to him.
MizTV 🎥
The Miz is in the ring after the break to interview R-Truth and Carmella. Truth is cautious as he comes to the ring. He makes sure to check under the ring to make sure nobody is waiting. The Miz says the 24/7 title is suspended during the interview so he can feel safe.
The New Day and Usos vs. Revival, Bryan and Rowan (Elimination Match) Part 2
We return to see The Usos take out The Revival with a tandem dive over the top rope. Jey hits Wilder with a crossbody from the top rope for a two count. Jimmy tags in and they hit a double team move for a near fall. Wilder knocks Jey off of the apron and slams Jimmy for two. The Revival hits a sloppy double team neckbreaker for another two count. Dawson cuts Jimmy off on the top rope. The Revival tries to pin the wrong Uso and Jey is able to hit the Superfly splash to steal the win.
The New Day and Usos vs. Revival, Bryan and Rowan (Elimination Match) Part 1
Bryan and Woods starts for their teams. Dawson tags himself in before Bryan can do anything. He locks up and takes Woods down in a headlock. Big E gets the tag and hits a running splash. Rowan tags in and runs E over with a clothesline. He throws both Usos out of the ring. Big E avoids a splash from the Redwood. Bryan and Woods tag in and pick up the pace with some quick exchanges. Bryan clotheslines him out of the ring but accidentally takes out Dawson when he goes for a suicide dive. Bryan hits a missile dropkick from the top rope followed by the Yes Kicks. Wilder takes out Bryan with an uppercut to get revenge for Dawson. Woods pins Bryan to eliminate the SD tag champs. The Revival hit Woods with the Shatter Machine to eliminate The New Day.
Two Titles in One Match? What a Deal!
Evans attacks Becky from behind. Seth tries to pull them apart but Becky shoves him and keeps beating on Lacey. Corbin runs down to attack Rollins but gets sent out of the ring right away. After some trash talk, Corbin challenges Becky and Seth to a mixed tag match at Extreme Rules. Becky agrees as long as there is a stipulation that if Baron and Lacey lose, they never get a shot at Becky and Seth again. Corbin agrees as long as both titles are on the line in a winners take all match.
The Man Is in the House
Before Seth can say anything, Becky Lynch's music hits and she joins her boyfriend in the ring. Seth jokingly says she interrupted him but laughs it off. He puts over Corbin as being smart enough to put Lacey Evans in the referee spot, but he didn't realize Becky is the best backup in the biz. Lynch talks about how she made Lacey tap out last night.
Here We Go 📺
Raw opens with Seth Rollins coming to the ring with his universal title.
- June 24, 2019
That's All, Folks
Styles gives Ricochet his U.S. title and poses with him to end the show. This is likely just the first of many encounters between them.